Former India skipper MS Dhoni bid farewell to the Indian Premier League (IPL) and stepped down as Chennai Super Kings captain from the start of the 2024 season, thereby paving the way for Ruturaj Gaikwad to take over the captaincy.
Is done. Cricket fans were saddened by this decision, however, as it was inevitable that an era would come to an end. But, experienced India and former CSK captain Ravichandran Ashwin does not think that this is a sudden decision. The off-spinner, who plays for Rajasthan Royals, suggested that Dhoni might have talked to Ruturaj about the change last year.
“I know MS Dhoni. He puts the team at the forefront. He keeps thinking about the well-being of the team. Two years ago, for the same reason, he gave the captain’s armband to Jadeja. Now he has given it to Ruturaj”, This decision had to be taken. This question was created by who and how.
Ashwin believes that Dhoni must have given the message of change in captaincy to Ruturaj last year. Therefore, the opening batsman will be ready to take charge as soon as the new season begins.
“Till yesterday Ruturaj would not have thought that only one batsman played his part. I know MS Dhoni very well. Sitting in his room with the youngsters, enjoying dinner, Ruturaj would have told him last year, I wouldn’t be surprised. The situation was like this. ‘Take charge brother, you are going. All these things you can do. Don’t worry I will be there, which Dhoni had already told Ruturaj the night before. Something like this.
Ashwin also praised Gaikwad, drawing parallels between his character and Dhoni’s, suggesting that both have calm and collected personalities.
“I know Ruturaj, the off-spinner said. He is very calm and cool. very nice person he is .” The success of the young opener Ashwin supported.
The decision must have been a long time back to Ruturaj Gaikwad conveyed
Last year, Dhoni must have told Ruturaj about the change in captaincy, Ashwin feels. As a result, the opening batsman will be ready to take over as the new season gets underway.
“Till yesterday Ruturaj would not have thought that his role was only to be a batsman. I know MS Dhoni very well. Sitting in his room, enjoying dinner with the youngsters, last year he would have told Ruturaj, “I wouldn’t be surprised if that happened.” ‘Brother, you are here to take charge. You can do this by doing all the work. Don’t worry, I will be there,’ this is something that Dhoni had already told Ruturaj.